Originally Posted by
daryou
I do not use clip-in shoes or toe clips. Tried them years ago and didn't like them. So, I'm strictly a flat pedal man. I know I need more stiffness that what my running shoes offer. So my question is; would hiking shoes offer additional stiffness for riding? Or can you recommend biking shoes for flat pedals?
"would hiking shoes offer additional stiffness for riding?" Yes but they are heavy and bulky, bad choice.
You get what you pay for rememeber !
Get shoes specifically made for flat pedals..
Below is my choice and they work together perfectly, I ride single track, mountain biking, not lesurley trail riding but real single track...
Specialized 2FO flat out shoes, thats bike tire rubber on the souls, Perfectly ridgid where we need them to be, flexible in the right way for very comfortable walking. Light, airy, wash them with a hose, will air dry overnight,, NO smell.
Three different arch Inserts available.. they come with the middle level ones.
So comfortable and wear so well they are my primary work shoe,I am on my feet on asphalt alot.
The Race face Affect pedals are quality, adjustable replaceable pins, bearings, serviceable, light and wide.
Traction In abundance...
The pins will bleed you If you mess up, but are we not men ! or are we wussies
